Yosemite High School Gym Audio/Visual Upgrade

Merced Union High School District is requesting proposals for an audio/visual upgrade at Yosemite High School Gym, with sealed bids due September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk on August 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the school site.

Bidders must hold either a California Class B or Class C-7 contractor's license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. At least 15% of the work must be performed without subcontractors. The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to install new sound and audio equipment classified as low-voltage electrical work. Work must be completed between December 21, 2026, and January 8, 2027, following issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $100 per day for delays.

Bid security of 10% of the total bid price must accompany each submission. The successful contractor must furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds prior to contract execution, and subcontractors supplying materials or work exceeding $50,000 must provide 100% Faithful Performance and Payment Bonds. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and California Department of Industrial Relations compliance monitoring.

Requests for information are due August 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder responsive to the call, subject to approval by the District's Governing Board. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with workers' compensation requirements, drug-free workplace certification, criminal records checks, and specified insurance and certification requirements.